Welcome to It’s All Grief! Counseling, Life Coaching, & Consulting Services
Where problems become mere challenges to be overcome... Come heal with me!
Therapy Types
Depression & Anxiety
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life.
Trauma & PTSD
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. We can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.
Relationships
Relationship counseling can be beneficial to couples who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of their relationship. Therapy sessions are held with both couples and is a supportive place to discuss issues and solutions to better strengthen your relationship.
Couples Pre-Marital Course
I am an approved provider of the 4-Hour Pre-Marital Course required for expedited and discounted filing of marriage licenses in Broward County, Florida. You and your partner can enjoy an in-person or virtual psycho-educational pre-marital course designed specifically for you and your relationship dynamics. I offer these services to all couple types, to include couples identifying on the LGBTQ+ spectrum, those with open and/ or non-traditional arrangements, and those identifying with the kink community. ALL are welcome here!
About Me
My Qualifications
Hello and welcome!
My name is Antwan McKenzie-Plez, Owner & Clinical Director of Its All Grief, LLC, Grief & Trauma Specialist, and bona fide Neuroscience Fanatic. I love the human brain and all of its amazing capabilities, including its ability to access true healing and restoration. I study it intensely and am constantly engaged in perfecting strategies to help people do just that. I consider myself, "Counselor by Profession... Healer by Calling". It's important to know that I practice therapy in a very de-colonized, non-traditional, and non-oppressive manner. By that, I mean that in our relationship, I may be the expert on mental health and healing, but YOU ARE THE EXPERT ON YOUR LIFE! So we both use our best skills to work together in healing and liberating you.
I am a mental health counselor located in Broward County, Florida.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), licensed by the State of Florida (currently working on licensure in additional states).
I hold a Bachelor of Science in ESE K-12, a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and a Graduate Certification in Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling.
I am trained and experienced in providing various types of therapy, including Brainspotting, EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT just to name a few.
Clientele
I am experienced in treating a myriad of issues, including anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma-related disorders.
I work with individuals ages 11 and up, and provide a focus on helping people survive and thrive in the systems they live in, with particular focus on the ever present role that unresolved grief plays in many of our situations in which we feel “stuck”- unable to move forward with life. My clients benefit from learning what it is that is causing them to feel stuck, and then becoming empowered to take effective action in their own lives toward getting “un-stuck”. Sometimes this includes freeing oneself from the bondage of expectations, which can sometimes keep us from living as our truest and most authentic self.
I am a strong advocate for all gender minorities, to include cisgender women, women of color, and trans-identified individuals.
I am a fierce defender of every child’s right to live and grow in a supportive and loving environment, and a champion for families.
I am an advocate for human rights for all people. My therapy office is a safe space for all people.
Take the first step...
If you feel you could be supported in any of the ways listed on this page, and if any of what has been described here resonates with you... take the first step toward your healing and wholeness. Reach out today to schedule your Strategy Session. Let’s talk about how I can be of service to you and/ or your loved ones. It is my honor, privilege, and passion to serve you with integrity, honesty, transparency, and complete confidentiality. Let’s partner up in taking your life to the next level.
Don’t Let Finances Become a Barrier...
I do offer Sliding Scale!
As a clinician who represents and shares the lived experience of those I most desire to help, I never want your finances to become the thing that stands in the way of your decision to begin the healing process.
Therefore, on a case-by-case basis, I do offer a sliding scale for those who may not be able to pay my full fees but feel as though they could benefit from our working together. My standard Sliding Scale rate is $75 per session with demonstrated financial need. Sliding Scale slots are limited and may be subject to availability. This discussion of rates is handled discreetly and confidentially. Do not hesitate to contact me if you require assistance.
Pay with your FSA or HSA!
I do not take many health insurance plans at this time. However, you do have the option of paying with FSA or HSA if you have one through your employer. Ask how!
Life Coaching
Looking for support, but don’t quite need therapy?
I got you! Not everyone is in need of psychotherapy, but we can all use some added accountability and support from a skilled professional in order to set and achieve goals in our personal lives, careers, family life, relationships, etc. I provide a high-quality coaching service aimed at maximizing your potential- with the added benefit of having extensive experience and knowledge into the mental and emotional processes that keep us stagnant. If you are seeking skilled, honest, down-to-earth accountability and strategy for improving your every day life but don’t quite meet the requirements for therapy, check out my life coaching services! This is a concierge level service that includes more than just traditional sessions. Ask more!